Managing Director and VP, Kings Road Merch – International

Sony Music Global Job BoardEurope, Germany, Berlin; Europe, Germany, DortmundYesterday

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Requirements

15+ years of senior leadership experience in merchandising, consumer products, D2C, or adjacent entertainment/consumer businesses.
Proven experience running a multi-country business with full P&L ownership.
Strong international operating experience across Europe and other global markets; exposure to LatAm and Asia a plus.
Deep understanding of artist-led or brand-led merchandise businesses, including both creative and operational dimensions.
Commercially sharp, financially fluent, and comfortable making high-impact investment and resource-allocation decisions.
Collaborative leader with the ability to operate as a peer at the most senior level.
What we give you:
What we give you:
Opportunity to co-lead one of the most influential artist merchandise businesses globally.
True general management role with end-to-end ownership and global growth mandate.
Close partnership with Sony Music’s D2C and label ecosystem.
Competitive executive compensation and benefits package.

Own full P&L responsibility for Kings Road Merch’s international business, including revenue, margin, cost control, and long-term profitability.
Act as Co–Managing Director of Kings Road Merch, partnering closely with the U.S. MD to set global strategy, operating standards, and growth priorities.
Lead and scale Kings Road’s international footprint, initially across Germany, the UK, and Australia, with responsibility for future expansion into Latin America and Asia.
Drive commercial growth across artist merchandising, D2C, and physical channels, ensuring strong alignment with label and artist objectives.
Oversee international operations including forecasting, inventory planning, local execution, and coordination with global supply chain and fulfillment partners.
Build and lead high-performing international teams, including hiring, org design, performance management, and culture.
Partner closely with the Sony Music D2C organization to leverage shared D2C technology, data, customer service, and fulfillment infrastructure.
Maintain senior relationships with artists, managers, labels, and key external partners.